Asthma Prevention and Management for Aboriginal People: Lessons From Mi’kmaq Communities, Unama’ki, Canada, 2012

Background Asthma affects at least 10% of Aboriginal children (aged 11 or younger) in Canada, making it the second most common chronic disease suffered by this demographic group; yet asthma support strategies specific to Aboriginal peoples have only begun to be identified. Community Context...

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Main Authors: Heather Castleden, PhD, Robert Watson, MES, Tui’kn Partnership
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2016-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2016/15_0244.htm